Powdered Fruit Pectin

Baking IngredientNeutralCleanFruityAcidic

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 0
Protein (g): 0
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 90
Fiber (g): 85
Sodium (mg): 0

Primarily soluble fiber with negligible fat and protein; labeled calories often round to zero in typical use amounts.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Powdered fruit pectin is a fine, off-white powder extracted from apple pomace and citrus peels. It disperses into hot mixtures and, with sugar and acid, forms a firm, silky set for jams, jellies, and fruit fillings. Sold as rapid-set, classic, or universal types, it hydrates quickly and activates near a full boil.

Commercial pectin developed in early 20th-century Europe from citrus and apple processing byproducts and spread worldwide with industrial jam production. It remains standard in North American home canning and confectionery.